Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Mining Stability & Tailings
Placements24
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Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support mining operations in the Welkom region, focusing on stability analyses of open pits, underground excavations, and tailings facilities. The role involves site investigations, advanced numerical modeling, and practical recommendations to ensure safety and efficiency of mining structures.
The ideal candidate has a strong theory in soil/rock mechanics, 5+ years in geotechnical engineering, and experience with mining projects.
Qualifications
- BSc or MEng in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering is required.
- Minimum 5 years in geotechnical engineering, mining-focused preferred.
- Proficiency with Slide, Rocscience Suite, GeoStudio for modeling.
- Strong knowledge of soil and rock mechanics and regulatory standards in mining.
- Excellent reporting, planning and team collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct geotechnical site investigations including drilling planning and supervision.
- Perform stability analyses for open pits, underground excavations and tailings dams.
- Develop geotechnical models and interpret data for ground conditions and risks.
- Provide design input for underground support systems and tailings facility design.
- Mentor junior engineers and align geotechnical work with mine design and operations.
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Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support mining operations in the Welkom region, focusing on stability analyses of open pits, underground excavations, and tailings facilities. The role involves site investigations, advanced numerical modeling, and practical recommendations to ensure safety and efficiency of mining structures.
The ideal candidate has a strong theory in soil/rock mechanics, 5+ years in geotechnical engineering, and experience with mining projects.
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